Episode #268 — How Bootleg Is Super-Serving Superfans With a New Kind of Merch

Superfans have been discussed as a promising new revenue stream for artists, and Bootleg is leaning into this concept with an app designed to allow fans to purchase limited release, high-quality audio merch captured from live shows. This platform not only creates direct revenue for touring artists, but helps fans across genres build a community with fellow concert-goers. We spoke with founder Rod Yancy about the app's offerings, the value The MLC provides in licensing music, how labels are looking to participate with the service, and what's on the horizon!